If you want to learn about the cultural heritage of mountain people, no place is better than Almora. Located at a distance of 64.6 km from Nainital, this small Himalayan town is known for its rich &vibrant cultural heritage that you can experience in the form of its local markets, handicrafts and delicacies.
Cradled in the wilderness of Himalayan ranges, the sprawling town of Almora shaped like a horse-shoe is a hill station that boasts of a pre-British heritage and an adyllic vibe. Almora is a bewitching hill station which is situated at an average elevation of 1,638 metres above sea level and is spread across a 5 kilometre long ridge on Kashyap Hill. Surrounded by the dwindling pines and old oaks, the city has a divine natural aura that is enough to allure anyone and everyone. To make the scenery even more mesmerising, the snow-capped Himalayas stand in utmost grandeur to please the eyes of the admirer.
There are many monuments, old temples and museums that celebrate this rich history. The Govind Vallabh Pant Museum has an extensive collection of artefacts, paintings, sculptures and weapons as old as 2nd Century AD chronicling the rise and fall of the Chand dynasty. The two famous temples in the town are the Nanda Devi temple and Kasar Devi temple, both dedicated to mountain goddesses widely worshipped in the region.
The subalpine zones of Almora and its outskirts act as a natural sanctuary for leopard, languar, Himalayan black bear, kakar, goral, etc. The high altitude zones house musk deer, popularly known as 'Kastura Mrig', snow leopard, blue sheep, thar, etc. the entire region is rich in a remarkable variety of birds possessing magnificent designs and colors- like peacock, grey quail, black francolin/ 'Kala titar', whistling thrush, chakol, monal, cheer pheasant, koklas pheasant, etc.
Almora is famous for its alluring beauty, panoramic view of the Himalayas and rich cultural heritage. Kasar Devi, Katarmal, Banari Devi, Chitai, Jageshwar, Binsar Mahadev, Govind Vallabh Pant Public Museum, Nanda Devi Temple, Almora Fort and Bright End Corner are important attractions in Almora. It also serves as the starting point for many treks like Mornaula, Mukteshwar, Binsar, and Ranikhet among others.
Pantnagar Airport is the nearest airport, which is about 119 km from Almora. It has direct flights from Delhi. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, approximately 82 km from Almora.
The best time to visit Almora is during the summer and during the autumn months of September & October.
Places To Visit in Almora
Cradled in the wilderness of Himalayan ranges, the sprawling town of Almora shaped like a horse-shoe is a hill station that boasts of a pre-British heritage and an adyllic vibe. Almora is a bewitching hill station which is situated at an average elevation of 1,638 metres above sea level and is spread across a 5 kilometre long ridge on Kashyap Hill. Surrounded by the dwindling pines and old oaks, the city has a divine natural aura that is enough to allure anyone and everyone. To make the scenery even more mesmerising, the snow-capped Himalayas stand in utmost grandeur to please the eyes of the admirer.
There are many monuments, old temples and museums that celebrate this rich history. The Govind Vallabh Pant Museum has an extensive collection of artefacts, paintings, sculptures and weapons as old as 2nd Century AD chronicling the rise and fall of the Chand dynasty. The two famous temples in the town are the Nanda Devi temple and Kasar Devi temple, both dedicated to mountain goddesses widely worshipped in the region.
The subalpine zones of Almora and its outskirts act as a natural sanctuary for leopard, languar, Himalayan black bear, kakar, goral, etc. The high altitude zones house musk deer, popularly known as 'Kastura Mrig', snow leopard, blue sheep, thar, etc. the entire region is rich in a remarkable variety of birds possessing magnificent designs and colors- like peacock, grey quail, black francolin/ 'Kala titar', whistling thrush, chakol, monal, cheer pheasant, koklas pheasant, etc.
Almora is famous for its alluring beauty, panoramic view of the Himalayas and rich cultural heritage. Kasar Devi, Katarmal, Banari Devi, Chitai, Jageshwar, Binsar Mahadev, Govind Vallabh Pant Public Museum, Nanda Devi Temple, Almora Fort and Bright End Corner are important attractions in Almora. It also serves as the starting point for many treks like Mornaula, Mukteshwar, Binsar, and Ranikhet among others.
Pantnagar Airport is the nearest airport, which is about 119 km from Almora. It has direct flights from Delhi. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, approximately 82 km from Almora.
The best time to visit Almora is during the summer and during the autumn months of September & October.
Places To Visit in Almora
- Zero Point
- Jageshwar
- Katarmal Sun Temple
- Kesar Devi Temple
- Chitai Temple
- Binsar
- Dunagiri
- Bright End Corner
- Jalna
- Lal Bazaar
- Govind Vallabh Pant Museum
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